Scotland
Sgurran Dearg
525M
1722FT
About Sgurran Dearg
Tucked away on the south-eastern coast of Mull, this rugged 525-metre peak rises steeply above the shores of Loch Uisg. The climb through rocky outcrops and heather-clad slopes provides an intimate vantage point over the Firth of Lorne, looking out towards the Garvellachs and the mainland mountains of Argyll.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Annat
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Gaick Psammite Formation. This durable rock started as ancient sand, now compressed into the solid, gritty foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN595637
Latitude
56.7437°N
Longitude
4.2989°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Sgùrran Dearg', meaning 'little red peak', a reference likely owed to the iron-rich hue of the local rock or the way the evening sun hits its western face.
- •From the summit, the view south-east across the Firth of Lorne is exceptional, offering clear sightlines to the 'Islands of the Sea'—the Garvellachs—and the jagged skyline of the Paps of Jura.
- •This area of Mull is a prime habitat for golden eagles and white-tailed sea eagles, which are frequently seen patrolling the ridges between here and the neighbouring peak of Creach Beinn.
- •Navigating the lower slopes requires a certain stoicism toward Mull's legendary bogs, which have a reputation for attempting to keep your boots as a permanent souvenir.